Ajai Vasudev’s next titled Pakalum Paathiravum

Director Ajai Vasudev has announced his next. Titled ‘Pakalum Paathiravum’, the film stars Kunchacko Boban and Rajisha Vijayan as the leads. ‘Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam’ fame Manoj KU, Seetha and Tamizh will be seen in prominent roles.

Ajai Vasudev is known for his recurring collaborations with Mammootty. All his previous films were over-the-top mass entertainers but the director seems to be attempting something new with ‘Pakalum Paathiravum’. Nishad Koya is scripting the film and it is produced by Gokulam Gopalan under the banner Sree Gokulam Movies. VC Praveen and Baiju Gopalan are the co-producers.

Faiz Siddik, noted for his work in ‘Operation Java’, is the cinematographer and music department will be handled by Stephen Devassy and Kedar (background score). Riyas K Badhar is the editor.

Director Ajai Vasudev had earlier announced another film titled ‘Nalaam Thoonu’ with Sree Gokulam Movies. Touted to be a political thriller, it was announced with Asif Ali, Neeta Pillai, Suraj Venjaramoodu and Arjun Ashokan in main roles. The current status of that project is not known.